Apple Cinnamon Pie Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

apples

🥗Healthier: pears

💰Cheaper: frozen apples

Pears can be used for a different flavor profile, while frozen apples are convenient.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Peel, core, and slice the fuji apples.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced apples and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

Once the edges of the apples start to soften, add brown sugar and stir.

Add ground cinnamon and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Add a pinch of salt and cook until the apples turn brown, then remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.

Lightly flour a work surface and place one sheet of puff pastry on it.

Cut the puff pastry into three panels along the scored lines.

In a small bowl, mix 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.

Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash to help seal the pastries.

Place about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each triangle of puff pastry.

Place the second half of the puff pastry on top and seal the edges with a fork.

Transfer the pastries onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut 2 to 3 slits on top for ventilation.

Brush the top of the pastries with the egg wash for a golden sheen.

Chill the pastries in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake the pastries for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Mix half a cup of confectioners sugar with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth to make icing.

Drizzle the icing on top of the baked pastries.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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